Politics
Milwaukee redistricting to increase minority representation
Milwaukee's growing Hispanic and Latino communities are changing the look of the city and its voice.
Jun 29th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Killer Carnivorous Snails from France
No more livin' high on the hog, Durst suggests some ways America can make some dough
Jun 29th, 2011 by Will Durst
Walker trims budget with veto pen
Gov. Walker cuts bounty hunters and Sheboygan's space station and levies weight taxes on chew. But the $800 million cut to public schools remains.
Jun 27th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Dark Wizards Convene
CNN hosted the first GOP debate of the year that involved actual candidates and some clear winners did emerge: the 99.99% of Americans who neglected to watch it.
Jun 22nd, 2011 by Will Durst
What’s next for Wisconsin Act 10?
The Wisconsin Supreme Court may have ruled on Act 10, but now the Federal Courts are joining the fray.
Jun 20th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Late night passage of Wisconsin budget offers no changes
Wisconsin's Assembly approves the 2011-13 Biennial Budget days after public employees lose the ability to collectively bargain.
Jun 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Weinergate
Once again, a political official loses their dignity at the hands of technology. In the case of Congressman Anthony Weiner, how do you parody a parody?
Jun 15th, 2011 by Will Durst
And the Presidential race begins
Seven Republican Presidential candidates show up in New Hampshire to debate. It's going to be a long 16 months.
Jun 14th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Have the Wisconsin protests gone too far?
Even zombies have the right to peaceably assemble to question the actions of our government. But this right needs to be tempered with discretion and respect.
Jun 13th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Corroded Clockwork
Once again, the GOP find themselves in a PR nightmare over their plan to reform Medicare, which some folks say is akin to a tornado’s plan to reform trailer courts.
Jun 8th, 2011 by Will Durst
Supreme Court debates Wisconsin’s open meetings law
Is the open meeting law tied to the constitution or is it a procedural rule for the Legislature to occasionally follow when conducting business?
Jun 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Joint Finance Committee makes changes to Walker’s budget
The GOP-controlled committee restores some funds, adds new cuts and provisions and is met with protesters during the second step of budget process.
Jun 6th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
